Baku - Wikipedia
Baku is the primate city of Azerbaijan—it is the sole metropolis in the country, and about 25% of all inhabitants of the country live in Baku's metropolitan area. Baku is divided into twelve administrative raions and 48 townships.
Baku | Location, History, Economy, Map, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 29, 2024 · Baku, city, capital of Azerbaijan. It lies on the western shore of the Caspian Sea on the southern side of the Abseron Peninsula, around the wide curving sweep of the Bay of Baku. The city derives its importance from its oil industry and its administrative functions.
Baku, Azerbaijan - WorldAtlas
Sep 2, 2021 · Baku is the capital of Azerbaijan, one of the former Soviet republics. It is located on a small peninsula that juts out into the Caspian Sea. Historically, the city was an important center for the religion of Zoroastrianism and the home of several Jewish communities from Europe and the Caucusas region.
Baku, Azerbaijan: All You Must Know Before You Go (2025) - Tripadvisor
Baku Tourism: Tripadvisor has 129,358 reviews of Baku Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Baku resource.
15 Captivating Things to Do in Baku, Azerbaijan - Wander-Lush
Dec 27, 2024 · In this city guide, I will share my favourite things to do in Baku – from the UNESCO-lised Old City, the Icherisheher, to offbeat attractions in the suburbs and several points of interest around the Absheron Peninsula. Also see days 1-3 of my suggested Azerbaijan itinerary for a list of activities organised into a logical travel plan.
Baku travel - Lonely Planet | Azerbaijan, Europe
Azerbaijan’s capital Baku (or Bakı in Azeri) is the architectural love child of Paris and Dubai…albeit with plenty of Soviet genes floating half-hidden in the background. Few cities in the world are changing as quickly and nowhere else in the Caucasus do East and West blend as seamlessly or as chaotically.
Baku - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Baku (Azerbaijani: Bakı), the capital and largest city of Azerbaijan, is situated on the western coast of the Caspian Sea, along the Absheron Peninsula. Known as the "City of Winds," Baku is the cultural, economic, and political hub of Azerbaijan.
Discover Baku | Azerbaijan.Travel
Welcome to Baku – a truly contemporary city criss-crossed by history. From the modern elegance of the Flame Towers standing proudly above to the medieval UNESCO-listed Old City at its core, there is something for everyone in our stunning capital.
24 Must-Visit Attractions in Baku, Azerbaijan - Culture Trip
Oct 3, 2024 · Situated on the Caspian Sea, the Azerbaijani capital of Baku combines a Medieval old town with an ultramodern skyline, bringing together Persian, Turkic, Soviet and European influences.
Baku: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Modernity
May 26, 2024 · Baku, the jewel of the Caspian, is a city that captures the essence of Azerbaijan‘s rich history, cultural diversity, and modern aspirations. From its ancient roots to its oil boom glory, and from its Soviet-era transformation to its post-independence renaissance, Baku has endured and thrived, forever etching its name in the annals of history.